One of the world’s Audiophile innovators collaborated with 2xHD for this fully analog musical collection, to celebrate this important milestone. Includes performances by Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Shirley Horn, Monty Alexander and more.
René Laflamme is one of the most sought-after sound engineers in the industry. In the world of high-end hi-fi, he has earned an excellent reputation with his infallible instinct, with which he combines audio components for the best possible sound. Companies such as Nagra Audio and Kronos Audio hire him as a representative and seek advice from him. Together with André Perry, founder of the famous "Le Studio" in Quebec, he runs the 2xHD label and releases audiophile remasters using sophisticated technology.
The "70th Year Anniversary Collection Album" was mastered on Nagra devices in 2xHD and cut by the analog master tapes at Bernie Grundman Mastering. The four sides include pieces by Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Monty Alexander and Buddy Tate, as well as some amazing audiophile tracks recorded with the legendary Nagra IV-S band machine.
"This audiophile 'Occasion' should not miss vinyl gourmets." - Matthias Böde, STEREO, edition 9/2022
High Quality 200g 45rpm release
Mastered on Nagra devices in 2xHD
At Bernie Grundman Mastering cut by the analogue master tapes
Stücke by Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Monty Alexander and Buddy Tate
Tracklist:
A1 Bill Evans– Very Early 5:15
A2 Piltch & Davis + Friends– Horizontal Blue 6:10
B3 Buddy Tate– Stardust 4:13
B4 Louis Armstrong– C'est si bon 3:19
B5 Marlene VerPlanck– Deep in a Dream 6:03
C6 The L.A. Network– Take 5 5:11
C7 The Monty Alexander Trio– Samba de Orfeu 6:18
C8 Nagra– Drum sound check, Dynamics demo 1:30
D9 Marc Vallée Trio– Caméléon 5:24
D10 OSL– The Soldier's March 1:54
D11 Trio de Curda– Oblivion 3:38
Cover – Michel Bérard
Lacquer Cut By – Chris Bellman
Producer – Matthieu Latour
Producer, Mastered By – René Laflamme
Record Company – Fidelio Technologies Inc.
Edited At – 2xHD